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- | <WRAP group> | + | ====== AP Calc AB Study Guide ====== |
- | <WRAP half column> | + | * Credit: Simplestudies.org |
- | columns | + | * This study guide has a lot of images so if u cant scroll to the very bottom without jittering just let it load for a bit |
- | </WRAP> | + | * Here is a Cheat Sheet/Shorter and compressed version of what's described. [[https:// |
+ | * Limit evaluation chart: [[https:// | ||
+ | * Key words pdf [[https:// | ||
+ | ====== Unit 1 – Limits and Continuity ====== | ||
- | <WRAP half column> | + | What is a limit and how to find it:\\ \\ **Limit:** If f(x) **becomes close to a unique number L as x approaches c from either side,** then\\ the limit of f(x) as x approaches c is L.\\ \\ |
- | </ | + | * A limit refers to the y-value of a function |
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | * The general limit exists when the right and left limits are the same_equal each other | ||
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+ | * DNE = does not exist. | ||
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+ | __Examples of estimating a limit numerically: | ||
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+ | * In the picture below, you can tell that the two limits don’t equal each other, thus theanswer to this limit is DNE. | ||
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+ | * If m=n, then the limit equals a_b | ||
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+ | * If m>n, then the limit DNE | ||
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+ | **Finding Vertical Asymptotes**\\ The only step you have to do is\\ **set the denominator equal to zero and solve.** | ||
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+ | * Example: [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | * (x+2)(x-2) = 0 → x = 2, -2 | ||
+ | * 2 is a removable hole while -2 is the non-removable vertical asymptote. | ||
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+ | Finding Horizontal Asymptotes\\ Use the\\ **two terms of the highest degree in the numerator and denominator** | ||
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+ | * Example [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | * x and x2 are the two terms of the highest degree in the numerator and denominatorrespectively. After finding it, use the limits at infinity rule to determine the limit. | ||
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+ | **Intermediate Value Theorem**\\ A continuous function on a\\ **closed interval cannot skip values.**\\ ● f(x) must be continuous on the given interval [a,b]\\ ● f(a) and f(b) cannot equal each other.\\ ● f(c) must be in between f(a) and f(b)\\ \\ Example #1: Apply the IVT, if possible on [0,5] so that f(c)=1 for the function | ||
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+ | f(x)=x2+x+1 | ||
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+ | - f(x) is continuous because it is a polynomial function. | ||
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+ | - f(a)=f(0)=1f(b)=f(5)=29 | ||
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+ | - By the IVT, there exists a value c where f(c)=1 since 1 is between -1 and 29.Example #2: | ||
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+ | Example #2: | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | - f(a) = f(0) = -20f(b) = f(60) =10 | ||
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+ | - By the IVT, there is a time t where v(t)=-5 on the interval [0,60] since -20 < -5 < 10 | ||
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+ | **The Squeeze Theorem** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | ====== Unit 2 - Differentiation: | ||
+ | |||
+ | **What is a derivative? | ||
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+ | * **Derivative**: | ||
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+ | * The derivative of f(x) is denoted as f’(x) or | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | **Derivatives as Limits** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | **Steps to find derivatives as limits:** | ||
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+ | - Identify the form of the derivative first (look at the image above)… is it form a? b? c? | ||
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+ | - Identify f(x) | ||
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+ | - Derive f(x) using the corresponding equations next to each form | ||
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+ | - Plug in the “c” value if applicable | ||
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+ | **Rules of Differentiation** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | * HINT: If the original function starts with C, then the derivative is negative! | ||
+ | * Example: cosx, cotx, & cscx | ||
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+ | **Derivative Rule for LN** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | * HINT: [Derive over copy] | ||
+ | * Example: h(x) = ln(2x^2 + 1) | ||
+ | * First derive 2x^2 + 1. That would be 4x! And then put that over theoriginal function, which would be 2x^2 + 1. | ||
+ | * Your answer would then be 4x%%_(%%2x^2 + 1) | ||
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+ | **Deriving Exponential Functions** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | **Continuity** | ||
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+ | A function f is continuous at “c” if: | ||
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+ | * The value exists- The value of the function is defined at “c” and f(c) exists | ||
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+ | * The limit exists - The limit of the function must exist at “c” | ||
+ | * The left and right limits must equal | ||
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+ | * Function=limit. The value of the function at “c” must equal the value of the limit at “c” | ||
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+ | **Discontinuity** | ||
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+ | * **Removable** → discontinuity at “c” is called removable if the function can becontinuous by defining f(c) | ||
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+ | * **Non-removable** → discontinuity at “c” is called non-removable if the function cannotbe made continuous by redefining f(c) | ||
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+ | **Differentiability** | ||
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+ | **In order for a function to be differentiable at x = c:** | ||
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+ | * The function must be continuous at x = c | ||
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+ | * Its **left and right** derivative must equal each other at x = c | ||
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+ | Example: | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | ====== Unit 3 - Differentiation: | ||
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+ | **The Chain Rule** | ||
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+ | The chain rule helps us find the derivative of a composite function. For the formula, g’(x)\\ would be the chain.\\ | ||
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+ | **Implicit Differentiation** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | ====== Unit 4 - Contextual Applications of Differentiation ====== | ||
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+ | **Particle Motion** | ||
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+ | * s(t) represents the position function, aka f(x) | ||
+ | * t stands for time, s(t) is the position at a specific time. | ||
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+ | * v(t) represents the velocity function, aka f’(x) | ||
+ | * t stands for time, v(t) is the speed and direction at a specific time. | ||
+ | * **Velocity is the derivative of position.** | ||
+ | * A particle is moving to the right or up when velocity is positive. | ||
+ | * A particle is moving to the left or down when velocity is negative. | ||
+ | * A particle’s position is increasing when velocity is positive. | ||
+ | * A particle’s position is decreasing when its velocity is negative. | ||
+ | * A particle is at rest or stopped when its velocity is zero | ||
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+ | * **a(t)** represents the **acceleration function aka f’’(x)** | ||
+ | * t stands for time, a(t) is the rate at which the velocity is changed at specific times | ||
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+ | * Example: s(t)=6t^3 -4t^2 → v(t)=18t^2 -8t → a(t)=36t-8 | ||
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+ | **Particle Moving Away_Toward the Origin(x-axis)** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | * A particle is moving away from the origin when its position and velocity have the samesigns, | ||
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+ | **Particle Speeding Up_Slowing Down** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | * A particle is slowing down (speed is decreasing) if the velocity and acceleration haveopposite signs at the point. | ||
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+ | **Related Rates** | ||
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+ | What is the purpose of related rates? | ||
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+ | * The purpose is to find the rate where a quantity changes | ||
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+ | * The rate of change is usually with respect to time | ||
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+ | How to solve it? | ||
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+ | - Identify all given quantities to be determined. | ||
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+ | - Make a sketch of the situation and label everything in terms of variables, even if you aregiven actual values. | ||
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+ | - Find an equation that ties your variables together. | ||
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+ | - Using chain rule, implicitly differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to time.Substitute or plug in the given values and solve for the value that is being asked for | ||
+ | - *Don’t forget to put the correct units! | ||
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+ | **The Different Types of Related Rates Problems** | ||
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+ | * Algebraic | ||
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+ | * Circle | ||
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+ | * Triangles | ||
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+ | * Cube | ||
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+ | * Right Cylinder | ||
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+ | * Sphere | ||
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+ | * Circumference | ||
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+ | **Related Rates: Algebraic** | ||
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+ | Example: A point moves along the curve y = 2x^2 - 1 in which y decreases at the rate of 2 units\\ per second. What rate is x changing when x = -3_2? | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | Example: The radius of a circle is increasing at a rate of 3cm_sec. How fast is the circumference\\ of the circle changing? | ||
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+ | Example: A 13ft ladder is leaning against a wall. If the top of the ladder slips down the wall at a\\ rate of 2 ft_s, how fast will the ladder be moving away from the wall when the top is 5ft above\\ the ground? | ||
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+ | Example: The volume of a cube is increasing at a rate of 10cm^3_min. How fast is the surface area\\ increasing when the length of an edge is 30cm? | ||
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+ | Example: The radius of a right circular cylinder increases at the rate of 0.1cm_min and the height\\ decreases at the rate of 0.2 cm_mm. What is the rate of change of the volume of the cylinder, in\\ cm3_min, when the radius is 2cm and the height is 3cm? | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | Example: As a balloon in the shape of a sphere is being blown up, the volume is increasing at a\\ rate of 4in3_s. At what rate is the radius increasing when the radius is 1 inch.\\ | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | Example: What is the value of the circumference of a circle at the instant when the radius is\\ increasing at 1_6 the rate the area is increasing? | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | Let f and g be continuous and differentiable functions on an open interval (a,b). If the limit of\\ f(x) and g(x) as x approaches c produces the indeterminate form 0_0 or ∞_∞ then, | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | **Mean Value Theorem** | ||
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+ | If f(x) is a function that is **continuous on the closed intervals [a,b] and differentiable on the\\ open interval (a,b),\\ ** then there must exist a value **c between (a,b)** | ||
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+ | * f(x) is increasing when f’(x) is positive | ||
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+ | * f(x) is decreasing when f’(x) is negative | ||
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+ | **Extreme Value Theorem**\\ If f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a,b], then f(x) has both a minimum and maximum on the interval.\\ | ||
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+ | For first derivative tests, **derive the function once and set it to 0**. After that, **find the zeros** and\\ plug them into a number line. Using your derived function, plug-in numbers before and after\\ your constant (the zeros of the function) to see if it becomes negative or positive, as shown\\ below.\\ | ||
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+ | * If it’s positive, constant, negative then it’s a **relative maximum** | ||
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+ | * If it’s negative, constant, positive then it’s a **relative minimum** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | * The graph of f is concave up when f’(x) is increasing | ||
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+ | * The graph of f is concave down when f’(x) is decreasing | ||
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+ | * If f’’(x) is positive then the graph of f is concave up | ||
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+ | * If f’’(x) is negative then the graph of f is concave down | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | * Occurs when f(x) changes concavity | ||
+ | * Determined by a sign change for f’’(x) | ||
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+ | **Second Derivative Test** | ||
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+ | Example: | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | * Critical numbers are **points on the graph of a function where there’s a change in direction.** | ||
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+ | * To **find critical numbers**, you use the **first derivative of the function and set it to zero.** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | **Riemann Sums** | ||
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+ | You use Riemann sums to find the actual area underneath the graph of f(x). | ||
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+ | * Continuous in interval [a,b] | ||
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+ | * F is any function that satisfies F(x)=f’(x) | ||
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+ | **What is an indefinite integration? | ||
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+ | * The operation of finding all solutions to this equation is called **antidifferentiation or\\ indefinite integration\\ **. | ||
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+ | * Detonated by an integral sign: ∫ | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | * dx = variable of integration | ||
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+ | * f(x) = antiderivative | ||
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+ | * c = constant of integration | ||
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+ | * ∫ = integral | ||
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+ | **Reminder: | ||
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+ | **Basic Integration Rules (w_ examples)** | ||
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+ | * HINT: How I memorize antiderivatives by using derivatives of trigonometric functions | ||
+ | * EX: d_dx sinx = cosx and for the antiderivative, | ||
+ | * EX: d_dx cscx = -cscxcotx and for the antiderivative, | ||
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+ | **Integration by U-substitution** | ||
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+ | Use this rule when ‘x’ becomes DNE | ||
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+ | * If you work it out, it looks like this: | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | **Differential Equations (Separate the integral)** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | A visual depiction of a differential equation of dy_dx. | ||
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+ | * Example of what a slope field looks like | ||
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+ | **Average Value** | ||
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+ | * To find the average value, integrate the function by using the **fundamental theorem of\\ calculus\\ ** | ||
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+ | * After that, **divide the answer by the length of the interval** | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | * The difference between the starting position and ending position | ||
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+ | * Interval [a,b] | ||
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+ | * Can be negative | ||
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+ | * Formula: | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | * Total distance traveled by a particle is the sum of the amounts it displaces betweenthe start, all of the stop(s), and the end. | ||
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+ | * **Distance can’t be negative** | ||
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+ | * Formula: | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | If a region in the plane **revolves about a line, the resulting solid is a solid of revolution, | ||
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+ | * **Rotate Around x-axis** | ||
+ | * The horizontal axis of revolution | ||
+ | * [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | * **Rotate Around y-axis** | ||
+ | * The **vertical axis of revolution** | ||
+ | * [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
+ | **The Washer Method** | ||
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+ | * Horizontal Line of Rotation: | ||
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+ | [[AP_Calc_AB_Study_Guide_f289051ba2044b4ab01d25945296aa61: | ||
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+ | **Step One:** Draw a picture of your graph**→** **shade appropriate region** | ||
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+ | **Step Two:** **Identify whether you are rotating** ****about a vertical or horizontal line | ||
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+ | * Vertical | ||
+ | * Get everything in terms of y | ||
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+ | * Horizontal | ||
+ | * Get everything in terms of x | ||
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+ | **Step Three:** **Set up your Integral** | ||
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